Citizen in Denmark - Ny i Danmark

SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONBoth sexes have the same subjectsBoys and girls are taught the same subjects. This appliesequally to the academic subjects such as Danish, English,social science and maths and the creative subjects. Bothsexes learn to sew, cook and use tools. Boys and girls dosport together but change and shower separately.Christian science and other religionsChristain science deals with ordinary questions about Christianityas well as other religions and outlooks on life.Sex educationChildren receive sex education at school. Here, they learnabout how the body works. They talk about love and fallingin love. And they hear about how to conceive children andcontraception.Sex education is not a subject on the school timetable.Nevertheless, health, sex education and family life aremandatory subjects. The same is true of the highway codeand education and business orientation.Teaching does not preach religion but merely informsabout Christianity and other religions. Tuition helps to givechildren an understanding of the importance of religionin modern society.Your child can be exempted from Christian science tuition.Ask at your child’s school.79